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Woman dies after being tasered by NSW Police during arrest

bourbiza 2 weeks ago Top Stories Leave a comment 22 Views

A woman has died after being tasered by NSW police during a stand-off when she allegedly threatened them with an axe.

Officers were called to a Newcastle unit just after 12.30pm on Thursday following reports a woman was threatening people with the weapon.

The 47-year-old allegedly threatened officers when they arrived, before barricading herself inside a unit.

Specialist tactical officers were called to assist with negotiations before police were able to enter the property several hours later about 9.45pm.

Police used a Taser while attempting to arrest the woman.

She was taken to John Hunter…

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